inspirational
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Presenter Amol Rajan said Dame Esther "changed the course of millions of lives" as he paid tribute, calling her "an inspirational, strong woman ahead of her time".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Then we tumble into the realm of inspirational gurus and thought leaders, where breathwork and manifesting meet motivational speak, popping with familiar verbal kernels like “sparking joy” and “habit formation.”
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
I came here to pursue acting and writing full time, which sounded either inspirational or financially irresponsible depending on the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Followers appreciate that their content is more educational or inspirational than an unboxing video or #sponcon post—and the way that it can sometimes scratch a voyeuristic itch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Thomas Mott Osborne’s inspirational tenure as warden of Sing Sing was typical only insofar as it was short.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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